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Conservation dept. taking applications for practices
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MONROE - The Green County Land and Water Conservation Department is accepting applications for soil conservation and water quality practices.

Practices approved for the Land and Water Conservation Department are paid on a 70 percent cost-share per practice basis. The exception to this rule is for nutrient management. This practice is paid on a flat rate of up to $28 per acre. The signup has begun and will continue until Aug. 31.

Practices that are offered include: Well decommissioning, grassed waterways, manure storage, barnyard runoff control systems, roof gutters and diversions.

For a complete list of available practices or to apply, visit the USDA Service Center, 1627 4th Ave. West. For more information, contact Todd Jenson at 608-325-4195 ext. 119.